Key Lime Pie Bars
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup key lime juice
- 1 tbsp key lime zest
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Filling: Beat egg yolks until pale and fluffy. Gradually add condensed milk, then lime juice and zest, mixing until smooth. Pour over the crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut into bars and garnish with whipped cream and additional lime zest if desired before serving.